When trying to derive solutions for problems that exist in human lives or society, we often look at what others are doing and ask; why not just try that? However, something that works for someone else or somewhere else might not always work for you or where you live.
This is the case for discussing how to address gun violence in the United States. We often hear people compare the US to Australia or Switzerland, but we very seldom provide context to our argument. We use hand-pick statistics that fit our perspective without providing evidence of a comprehensive understanding of the situation. Such is the goal for this episode. I finally talk about my own personal research in gun policy and a piece of work that I have spent months putting together. The goal is to create a more well-rounded discussion and introduce important questions we should be asking around this controversial issue.
Time Stamps:
0:00 - 9:45 - Talking about progress in my PhD
9:45 - 25:45 - Introduction to my research
25:45 - 1:34:00 - Breakdown of Gun Policies by Country
1:34:00 - 2:06:15 - Analysis of Gun Violence and Data
2:06:15 - End - Summary and Conclusion